social evolution

social evolution

the process of gradual change in a society over time, especially as contrasted with the sudden and dramatic changes caused by political upheavals, natural disasters, and the like. See also cultural drift; social change.

Related Terms

equal opportunity

equal opportunity under U.S. federal law, the principle tha...

intercourse

intercourse n. see coitus.

luminance

luminance n. the amount of light reflected or emitted from...

structuralism

structuralism n. 1. a movement considered to be...

self-feeding

self-feeding n. the act of feeding oneself without the dire...

ventriculomegaly

ventriculomegaly n. abnormal enlargement of a ventricle.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter S

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z